CO Rt 127 over Hicks Creek
FairDeKalb County, Alabama · 2.2 MI S CO Rt 89 T7SR9E · Structure no. 010093
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 779
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 127 over Hicks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 127 over Hicks Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 779 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,158 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 127 over Hicks Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 127 over Hicks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 127 over Hicks Creek carry?
About 779 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 127 over Hicks Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns CO Rt 127 over Hicks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.